For Sale

Description

Ideally located in the heart of the highly sought-after Greenacres Elementary School district, recently honored with a prestigious Blue Ribbon Award, this classic 1917 center hall Colonial offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional lifestyle just a short walk to the Metro-North train for a 32-minute express commute to Grand Central. A gracious front porch sets the tone, welcoming you into a stunning entry foyer featuring gleaming hardwood floors (2019), a beautiful Fir front door (2008), powder room, and coat closet. French doors at the rear of the foyer frame views of the private backyard, filling the space with natural light and creating an inviting first impression. The main level offers an ideal flow for both everyday living and entertaining. To the right, the spacious living room is anchored by a sleek gas fireplace (2019), enhanced by LED recessed lighting (2019) and three exposures that bathe the room in sunlight. To the left, a versatile family/dining room provides a relaxed gathering space with ample room to accommodate both intimate dinners and larger celebrations. The expansive eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring an oversized island with seating, granite countertops, custom cherry cabinetry, oak hardwood flooring (2004), and stainless steel appliances including a six-burner gas range with professional hood. Two sinks and generous prep space make it as functional as it is beautiful, while a door to the large patio offers seamless access for al fresco dining or lounging, outdoor play, or entry from the detached two-car garage (rebuilt in 2008). A convenient back staircase completes this level. The second level includes a sun-filled primary suite with two large closets, a charming woodburning fireplace, and an En-Suite marble bath with soaking tub/shower. Three additional generously sized bedrooms, one currently used as a playroom and ideal as a home office, share a hall marble bath, also with a soaking tub/shower. The third level provides a large open space currently used as an office and gym, offering flexibility to suit a variety of needs. The lower level enhances the home’s versatility with an egress door to the front path, a second egress door to the patio and backyard, a spacious mudroom, laundry room, full bath, and a large bonus room with windows currently used as a gym. The professionally landscaped backyard was designed by a master landscape architect is a true highlight designed with seasonal plantings complementing the mature trees and stone retaining walls, pathways, and lush plantings creating a private and serene setting. An underground irrigation system with seven zones and a well-maintained playset complete this exceptional outdoor space. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, this home also features interior repainting (2026), exterior repainting (2021), a 40-year GAF Timberline roof with copper flashing (2004), replaced siding with HardiePlank and all windows and shutters (2004), and a Ring alarm system with floodlights. Enjoy the perfect blend of classic architecture, modern updates, and an A+ location, close to schools, parks, shops, and transportation, in one of Scarsdale’s most desirable neighborhoods.